EPIC (Exploring Possible Industries & Careers) DAY is a large-scale, 2-part, career exploration event that features a variety of career pathways for up to 1200 high school students to explore.
For half the day, students are introduced to these pathways in a meaningful and experiential manner by connecting directly with business and industry representatives and getting a glimpse of what it might be like to work in various fields. Ideally, students will get to explore one occupation from each of the following industries: Agriculture/Environment, Health, STEM, Trades, plus one other miscellaneous occupation that does not fall within these 4 sectors. Local industry professionals showcase their businesses and connect with their future workforce… your students!
During the other half of the day, students will tour a local business, discovering firsthand how different occupations contribute to producing quality produces and services.
Students can expect to:
- Be registered in cohort groups of 6 students.
- Meet 5 hosts working in a variety of industries – students can start their own network of contacts.
- Participate in interactive displays – rather than just talking to hosts, students will experience a small part of the job and gain a greater insight into what the occupation involves.
- Learn what it takes to work in those specific occupations, including the highlights/low-lights of the job.
- Tour a local business, discovering how many different occupations contribute to that business’ day-to-day operations.
Check out all the great exhibitors registered for EPIC DAY 2023 (updated March 16, 2023)!
- Ability Resource Association – Zone Sponsor!
- AGI
- Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
- Agriculture for Life
- Alberta Canola Producers – Zone Sponsor!
- Alberta Conservation Association
- Alberta Health Services (8 booths)
- Alberta Motor Transport Association
- Alberta Precision Laboratories (3 booths)
- Alberta Sheriffs
- APEGA – Lethbridge Branch
- BASF
- Butte Hospitality
- C&A Group of Companies
- Champion Taekwon-Do
- City of Lethbridge
- Davis GMC Buick Lethbridge
- DMT Business Group (2 booths)
- Express Lodging Group of Hotels
- Fill Your Cup Counselling
- G3
- Helen Schuler Nature Centre
- Inspired Vacations
- Intercontinental Truck Body (3 booths) – Zone Sponsor!
- Intuition Tattoo & Piercing – Zone Sponsor!
- KB Heating & Air Conditioning (2 booths)
- Let’s Talk Science
- Lethbridge College (3 booths) – EVENT SPONSOR!
- Lethbridge Ironworks
- Lethbridge Police Service
- Lethbridge Public Safety Communications Center
- Lethbridge School Division
- MoBoots Ag Ltd
- Mother Nurture Massage & Doula Services
- Oldman Watershed Council
- ONE Beauty Brands
- PepsiCo Foods Canada – Zone Sponsor!
- Plants Dig Soil Consulting
- Prairie Sky RV – Zone Sponsor!
- Precon Manufacturing Ltd
- Rehoboth Christian Ministries (2 booths)
- Rocky Mountain Equipment
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology – Zone Sponsor!
- Shauna Gruninger Group – REMAX Real Estate – Lethbridge – Zone Sponsor!
- Shaw Spotlight Lethbridge
- Snip Salon Boutique
- Southern Alberta Institute of Massage
- Southland International Trucks – Zone Sponsor!
- Southland Trailers (2 booths) – Zone Sponsor!
- Tecconnect
- Tetra Tech LGEO
- Ultimate Auto Care
- University of Lethbridge (2 booths)
- Vestas Canadian Wind – Zone Sponsor!
- Westco Construction Ltd – Zone Sponsor!
- YMCA of Lethbridge (2 booths)
Be sure to check back often as the list grows!
Check out all the great business tour hosts registered for EPIC DAY 2023 (updated March 21, 2023)!
- Adora Kitchens Ltd
- AdvancedAg
- AMA
- Ar Tech Coating Ltd.
- Banner Recreation
- Borne Industries Ltd
- Brandt
- Bridge City Chrysler
- C&A Group
- Castle Ford Sales
- Chinook Equipment/NAPA
- City of Lethbridge – Waste & Recycling Utility
- Davis Dodge – Ft Macleod
- Eastend Iron
- G3
- ICI
- Intercontinental Truck Body
- Lantic
- Lethbridge Ironworks
- MD of Taber
- Municipal District of Taber
- Palliser Equipment
- PepsiCo Foods Canada
- PGS Equipment
- Rocky Mountain Equipment
- SAAG
- Scotiabank
- Southern Alberta Art Gallery
- Southland International Trucks Ltd
- Southland Trailer Corp.
- Southland Transportation
- Summit Motors
- Training Inc
- Varsteel
- Ward Bros
- Whole Leaf Foods
- YMCA of Lethbridge
Be sure to check back often as the list grows!
2023 EVENT SPONSORS
Interested in being a 2023 Event Sponsor? There are only 5 event sponsorships available so don’t delay – Sign up HERE, or call the office at 403-328-3996.
2023 EXPLORATION ZONE SPONSORS
Interested in being a 2023 Zone Sponsor? There are only 20 zone sponsorships available so don’t delay – Sign up HERE, or call the office at 403-328-3996.
Date: April 5, 2023
Time: 9:00am-2:30pm
Career Conference Location: Exhibition Park – Lethbridge
April 4
- 12:00-4:30pm – Exhibitor set-up
April 5
- 7:30-8:45am – Exhibitor set-up
- 9:00-9:10am – Morning students arrive
- 9:15-11:15am – Morning session
- 11:30am-12:00pm – Exhibitor lunch
- 12:00-12:10pm – Afternoon students arrive
- 12:15-2:15pm – Afternoon session
- 2:30pm – Clean up time
Career Transitions continually seeks companies interested in supporting EPIC DAY. There are now more opportunities than ever to get involved through participating at the Career Conference, as a Business Tour Host and/or Sponsoring. Check out the EPIC DAY Partner Package for more information.
Additional information:
More questions? Please call our office at 403-328-3996 or email office@careersteps.ca.
EPIC DAY 2023 will look very similar to last year. Teachers, check out the EPIC Teacher Package 2023 for changes.
Don’t forget to register for the virtual meetings:
- Mandatory Informational Meeting – January 12 & 13 – Each school is required to have one person attend this 30 minute meeting to:
- review the target audience
- outline the day
- review request process
- review timelines
- answer questions about the event
- Mandatory Supervisor Meeting – March 29 – EVERY supervisor attending EPIC DAY must attend this 30 minute meeting to:
- ensure supervisors understand the important role they play in the success of the day for both students and exhibitors
- outline the expectations of the supervisor during the career conference portion of the day
Contact the Career Transitions office (office@careersteps.ca) if you have any questions or concerns about the event.
EVENT PICTURES 2020 (click on photo below)
